The ear-piercing ceremony was also referred to as the ear-piercing wedding by our forefathers. This is an auspicious ceremony which is held when an child is 6 months or 1 year old, as per family traditions. Some may even hold it later. The ear-piercing ceremony has been practiced since ancient times with the intention of increasing a child’s lifespan as well as its intellectual potential. It is considered extra special to conduct the ear-piercing ceremony at the temple before the deity.